Sheep
British Wool warns of 10 million kilos of unsold wool
The UK’s wool industry could be in for a close shave as the British Wool Marketing Board warned its stocks...
Sheep
Agri-Business
UK red meat demand lower than pre-lockdown
Despite higher retail sales, overall demand for red meat is now lower than it was before the coronavirus lockdown. According...
Sheep
NSA: US negotiations offer new routes for UK sheepmeat
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the news trade discussions between the US and UK are due to commence...
N.Ireland
Time to look back on the lambing season…while it’s still fresh in the memory
As the dust settles on the lambing season, now is a good time while it is fresh in the memory...
N.Ireland
Time to look back on the lambing season…while it’s still fresh in the memory
As the dust settles on the lambing season, now is a good time while it is fresh in the memory...
N.Ireland
Sheep management: How can I improve grass utilisation on my farm?
Over the next few weeks, it is important that sheep farmers make the most of the grass supplies that are...
N.Ireland
Sheep management: How can I improve grass utilisation on my farm?
Over the next few weeks, it is important that sheep farmers make the most of the grass supplies that are...
Environment
Sheep cross Strangford Lough on barge, continuing 200-year-old island farming tradition
We might not have any holidays of our own planned any time soon but 150 sheep got a cruise experience...
Sheep
10 sheep killed in Borders worrying incident
Police are appealing for witnesses after 10 sheep were killed in a suspected livestock worrying incident in the Scottish Borders....
Sheep
What parasites are young lambs susceptible of picking up this time of the year?
Over the last two weeks or so, the weather has finally become good and grass growth rates are on the...
Arable
‘Agriculture is going full throttle; yet emissions remain the same’ – US scientist
Agriculture is going “full throttle” across the globe, yet the sector’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions remain at pre-Covid-19 levels, it...
N.Ireland
Video: Step-by-step guide on how to tube feed a newborn lamb
At some stage throughout the lambing season, it is more than likely that a weak/lethargic lamb will have to be...
Beef
Weed control: When is the best time to spray for best results?
In recent weeks, slurry and fertiliser spreaders have been a common site in the fields, and on the roads in...
Beef
Weed control: When is the best time to spray for best results?
In recent weeks, slurry and fertiliser spreaders have been a common site in the fields, and on the roads in...
Beef
Weed control: When is the best time to spray for best results?
In recent weeks, slurry and fertiliser spreaders have been a common site in the fields, and on the roads in...
Sheep
Sheep advice: How to manage tight grass supplies this spring
For many sheep farmers in the western part of the country, grass supplies are not where they should be for...
Agri-Business
Scotch Beef and Lamb promoted to 1.4 million Scots this Easter
With Easter set to be very different from usual for many families in Scotland, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has partnered...
Sheep
Video: How to carry out good hygiene practices in the lambing shed
At this time of the year, farmers up and down the country will either be in the middle or coming...
